Thornton, Colorado vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 26.6% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $55,045 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Thornton, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower